Trucking Companies in Waldron, AR
Waldron, AR has 13 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Arkansas's largest carrier markets by operating authority count. This figure includes active, inactive, and revoked authorities tracked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
13 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Waldron, AR.
Fleet size distribution
By registered power-unit count. Source: FMCSA carrier census. View methodology
Operation type breakdown
Classification by carrier operation type and hazmat endorsement status. View methodology
About the Waldron, AR freight market
Waldron, AR is home to 13 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 13 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Waldron carriers is 2.9 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Waldron carrier population contributes to Arkansas's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Waldron shows 21 single-truck operators (161.5% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 33 carriers. This distribution is consistent with FMCSA's national pattern where approximately 91% of registered carriers operate fewer than 6 power units (FMCSA Industry Snapshot, 2024).
Authority tenure data reveals 1 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 6 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years. New entrants face elevated scrutiny under FMCSA's New Entrant Safety Assurance Program, which mandates an 18-month monitoring period including at least one safety audit. The presence of 0 carriers with prior revocations on record underscores the importance of verifying authority status before tendering freight — a carrier's historical compliance record is publicly available through the FMCSA SAFER System.
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Waldron carriers (0.00% of the population), flagged through cross-referencing authority history, insurance filing patterns, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions." Shippers and brokers should verify carrier authority, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender — Truck Graph's Risk Check tool provides instant verification against all available compliance data.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Authority age distribution
Years since initial FMCSA authority grant date. View methodology
Risk and compliance overview
Risk indicators and fleet composition across 13 Waldron carriers.
Fleet size vs carrier count
Carrier population by fleet tier. Source: FMCSA census data. View methodology
Equipment type share
Based on operation type classification and endorsements. View methodology
Largest carriers in Waldron, AR
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 13 of 13 total carriers.
Rb Transport INC has operated for 33.9y with 14 power units and 12 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Bates Trucking INC has operated for 26.0y with 7 power units and 7 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Billy R Lovett has operated for 28.1y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Tree Control LLC has operated for 1.5y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Rice Furniture & Appliance INC has operated for 11.0y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Larry Huddleston has operated for 12.1y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Edward James Byler has operated for 0.5y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Aaction Land & Timber has operated for 24.7y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Alford Watts has operated for 9.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Randy Roberson has operated for 13.2y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Waldron carriers — complete directory
13 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Rb Transport INC Waldron, AR | MC283778 | 489807 | 14 | 33.9y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Bates Trucking INC Waldron, AR | MC233594 | 885765 | 7 | 26.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Billy R Lovett Waldron, AR | - | 745064 | 4 | 28.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Tree Control LLC Waldron, AR | - | 4326684 | 2 | 1.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Rice Furniture & Appliance INC Waldron, AR | - | 2640027 | 2 | 11.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Larry Huddleston Waldron, AR | - | 2495388 | 2 | 12.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Edward James Byler Waldron, AR | - | 4504016 | 1 | 0.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Aaction Land & Timber Waldron, AR | - | 982844 | 1 | 24.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Alford Watts Waldron, AR | - | 2990094 | 1 | 9.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Randy Roberson Waldron, AR | - | 2388185 | 1 | 13.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Cct Of Arkansas LLC Waldron, AR | MC480115 | 1206123 | 1 | 22.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Joe Stafford Trucking Waldron, AR | - | 2794928 | 1 | 10.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Grigsby Transportation LLC Waldron, AR | MC1552554 | 3705945 | 1 | 4.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Waldron trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Waldron, Arkansas?
Waldron, AR has 13 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 13 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Waldron?
The average fleet size among Waldron carriers is 2.9 power units. Approximately 21 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Waldron carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Waldron-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Waldron trucking company?
Use Truck Graph's DOT Lookup tool to instantly verify any carrier's authority status, insurance coverage, and safety record. You can also check the FMCSA SAFER System directly at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What types of trucking companies operate in Waldron?
Waldron's carrier population includes other operations. The market serves general freight, specialized, and regional distribution needs.
Is Truck Graph data reliable?
Truck Graph compiles data from FMCSA authority records, insurance filings, inspection histories, and crash reports. Data refreshes continuously from verified federal sources. All 13 Waldron carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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